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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 2, 2004 23:35:06 GMT
I have recently been sent some more of Paul Wheldon's wonderful collection of old photographs of people with resophonic guitars. There are some real beauties here! If any of these folks are your long lost uncles or cousins, or if you know who they are, we would love to hear from you. (I cleaned this one up, took the spots and creases out, Michael.) January 1942 on the back in pencil. Picture is tinted. I bought this guitar. The pic was in the case. The headstock was broken and the neck had broken loose from the body due to poor packaging. The body is the same as the El Trovador, but Maple. The neck is a 14 fret neck. That is why the cone was moved up on the body. Sure looked strange. Paul. (I like the cat getting in on the act!) Thank you Paul, these are fantastic. I am very grateful for your input. Shine On, Michael. WHEN I UPLOADED THESE PHOTOS THE HIT COUNTER ON THIS AMAZING THREAD WENT FROM 1800 BACK TO ZERO>>>the software just can't cope!
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Post by Larry Conrad on Nov 5, 2004 1:57:24 GMT
Hi Michael, I rather like the pic of the three cowboys - does the guy with the bullwhips play lead, or just lay down the groove? Which gauge strings should one use on a bullwhip? Glass slide or steel, brass? Any prospects of a masterclass in lap style steel bullwhip at Blues Week 2005?
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Post by Alan on Nov 5, 2004 8:56:37 GMT
I bet they play Rawhide ;D
I first thought the whip was toothpaste squirting out of a tube
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 7, 2004 0:04:56 GMT
Max Miller > "The Cheekie Chappie" - English comedian/music hall entertainer from the 1930s, 40s & 50s was the proud owner of a 14 fret National Duolian that he apparently bought from a visiting American performer in the mid 1930s. The guitar is now owned by comedian/actor/presenter Roy Hudd, who bought it from Max's estate after his death in the mid 1960s. Max Miller "Cheekie Chappie" publicity photo. Max Miller entertaining evacuees on Brighton beach, July 16th 1939. Shine On,
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 7, 2004 17:02:27 GMT
AMAZING!!! >>>> The hit counter on this thread has hit 2000. It went back to zero at 1800 hits, and since then we have clocked up another 200. Hopefully we can keep this one going for a while.
Shine On, Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2004 1:26:08 GMT
Max looks like he was really loved. I like his colorful suit.
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Post by martin w on Nov 10, 2004 15:51:44 GMT
I don't think it was just his suit that was colourful, was it? ;D
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Post by Larry Conrad on Nov 11, 2004 7:28:03 GMT
Hi Michael,
Back to Triolian Man.....Ella's grandmother thought that the pic of Triolian Man in front of some rural buildings was taken about 1938. I took this up with my sister, who is a custom dressmaker and something of an authority on the history of American fashion, as she gets requests for old-fashioned suits, dresses, and the like. I sent her a copy of the pic, and also the other ones with him standing with some women, and she confirms that they are dressed as she would expect for 1938. One point that she made was that as soon as World War Two began the government restricted the amount of cloth that could go into clothing. The long dresses and baggy trousers that we see in these pics would not have been made after 1941. You can see the difference by comparing with the later set of photos, showing the soldier with some women musicians.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 16, 2004 17:34:05 GMT
Names Please! I can only get 2, Michael I'm relying on you!
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 16, 2004 18:30:02 GMT
No chance Obviously there's Sol on the bottom right & is that Dick McIntire on the bottom left? Who the others are I have no idea! Colin Brooks.....We're relying on you!
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Post by Colin Brooks on Nov 16, 2004 22:41:55 GMT
Hi Michael
That's Sol from 1927 and Dick from 36ish. The catalogue must be from the late 30s and produced in Chicago. I have never seen the photos of the 4 anglos before so all is guesswork. The guy above Sol looks a lot like Alvino Rey and the guy above him resembles Jay Harlin. Top left may be Leon McCauliffe who played with Bob Wills. This is one for the serious American collectors!
Colin B
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 17, 2004 18:40:44 GMT
It's not an old photo, well not yet! But my good friend & resophonic luthier extraordinaire, Mike Lewis, built this maple single cone guitar for Eric Clapton a year or so ago & is pretty proud of this photograph, rightfully so. Apparently Doyle Bramhall 11 was having problems with his own Dobro and borrowed EC's Fine Resophonic for the show. This is the second guitar Mike has built for Eric Clapton, the first was a wood-bodied sunburst Tricone. Shine On Mike Michael.
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Post by Richard on Nov 17, 2004 20:12:08 GMT
So, is Doyle playing EC's standard guitar the wrong way up because he's left handed?
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 18, 2004 12:57:43 GMT
Kansas Joe Any information on this player would be welcome.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 18, 2004 13:10:03 GMT
Cliff Edwards One of my favourite players, better known as Ukulele Ike with his signature Dobro Tenortrope. Yes, it is a Dobro style resonator in a round body, with a 4 string neck!
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